Something to declare? The disclosure of common mental health problems at work

被引:37
作者
Irvine, Annie [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ York, Social Policy Res Unit, York YO10 5DD, N Yorkshire, England
关键词
disclosure; mental health; stress; work; PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES; ILLNESS; STIGMA; PEOPLE;
D O I
10.1080/09687599.2011.544058
中图分类号
R49 [康复医学];
学科分类号
100215 ;
摘要
This article presents research findings that suggest there is a further dimension to be added to existing understandings of workplace disclosure of common mental health problems. Experiences of participants in two recent studies on mental health and employment illustrated that, firstly, while people may talk to their employer about emotional distress in general terms, they do not necessarily discuss the effects on their mental health in medicalised language. Secondly, people may not mention anything at all because they do not perceive what they are experiencing as a 'mental health' issue that might warrant the involvement of their employer. These findings raise questions about conceptualisations of mental health. The article suggests that an enhanced focus in public and policy discourse on concepts of mental well-being and positive mental health, as matters of universal relevance, may lead to earlier recognition of and better support for common mental health problems at work.
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页码:179 / 192
页数:14
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